Spain – Page 5

A Frenzied Summer Leads to a Tourism Backlash in Europe

Overwhelmed destinations made high-season visitors the targets of a major tourism backlash. Heat waves and fires only added to the pressure.

By Ceylan Yeginsu

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Production Company for Katy Perry’s ‘Lifetimes’ Video Under Investigation in Spain

Local authorities opened an investigation into the production company for filming in a protected area without clearance, according to a news release.

By Alexandra E. Petri

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Spain Is Thirsty. Here’s How It Gets Water.

To supply water for a number of needs, from tourism to agriculture, the country and other dry nations are increasingly relying on desalination plants that convert seawater into fresh water.

By Stanley Reed and Rachel Chaundler

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Orcas Sink Another Boat Near Iberia, Worrying Sailors Before Summer

Two people were rescued on Sunday after orcas damaged their boat near the Strait of Gibraltar, where the animals have caused havoc in recent years.

By Isabella Kwai